Leo II (emperor)

Leo II (Greek: Λέων, c. 467 - November 474) Was an Eastern Roman emperor from 17 November 473 - November 474. He was the son of future emperor Zeno and emperor Leo I daughter Ariadne. Leo II ruled the empire along with his grandfather Leo I and he later became the sole ruler after Leo I died.

Leo II
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Solidus of Emperor Leo II
Roman Emperor of the East
17 November 473 - November 474
PredecessorLeo I
SuccessorZeno
Bornc. 467
DiedNovember 474 (aged 7)
Constantinople, Eastern Roman Empire
Regnal name
Latin: Imperator Caesar Leo Augustus
Greek: Αὐτοκράτωρ καῖσαρ Λέων αὐγουστος
DynastyLeonid
FatherZeno
MotherAriadne